LZB (La-Z-Boy) Inventory Turnover: 1.36 (As of Apr. 2026)


LZB La-Z-Boy Inc LZB
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What is La-Z-Boy Inventory Turnover?

La-Z-Boy LZB -0.79% 82 Inventory Turnover is 1.36 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LZB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. La-Z-Boy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $308 Mil. La-Z-Boy's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $227 Mil. La-Z-Boy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.36.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. La-Z-Boy's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was 67.27.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. La-Z-Boy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.40.

La-Z-Boy  (NYSE:LZB) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

La-Z-Boy's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 )*Days in Period
=226.748/307.583*365 / 4
=67.27

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

La-Z-Boy's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=226.748 / 570.338
=0.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

La-Z-Boy Inventory Turnover Related Terms

La-Z-Boy Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for La-Z-Boy's Inventory Turnover can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

La-Z-Boy Inventory Turnover Chart

La-Z-Boy Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Inventory Turnover
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La-Z-Boy Quarterly Data
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La-Z-Boy Inventory Turnover Calculation

La-Z-Boy's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (A: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=1190.034 / ((255.285 + 218.445) / 2 )
=1190.034 / 236.865
=5.02

La-Z-Boy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jan. 2026 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Apr. 2026 )) / count )
=307.583 / ((235.051 + 218.445) / 2 )
=307.583 / 226.748
=1.36

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.36 mean?
La-Z-Boy (LZB) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.36 as of Apr. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on La-Z-Boy and its competitors.
Is La-Z-Boy's Inventory Turnover too high?
La-Z-Boy's current Inventory Turnover is 1.36. Overall, La-Z-Boy has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does La-Z-Boy's Inventory Turnover compare to LEG and MLKN?
La-Z-Boy's Inventory Turnover of 1.36 can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Inventory Turnover for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry context. However, Inventory Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on La-Z-Boy and its competitors. La-Z-Boy's current Inventory Turnover is 1.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is La-Z-Boy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La-Z-Boy (LZB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.01, compared to a current price of $39.09 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.36. La-Z-Boy's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For La-Z-Boy (LZB), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.36 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is La-Z-Boy (LZB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, La-Z-Boy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $39.09 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.01. GuruFocus considers La-Z-Boy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LZB:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.36
  • GF Value™: $39.01 vs. price of $39.09 (0.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LZB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

La-Z-Boy Business Description

Other Exchanges LAZ:Germany
Address One La-Z-Boy Drive, Monroe, MI, USA, 48162-5138
La-Z-Boy Inc is a world'wide producer of reclining chairs and one of the manufacturers/distributors of residential furniture in the United States. It manufacture, market, import, export, distribute and retail upholstery furniture products. In addition, it import, distribute and retail accessories and casegoods (wood) furniture products. Its reportable operating segments include the Retail segment and the Wholesale segment. Its Retail segment mainly sells upholstered furniture. Wholesale segment manufactures and imports upholstered and casegoods (wood) furniture and sells directly. The company generates majority of revenue from Wholesale segment which manufactures and imports upholstered furniture, such as recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, etc.
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